I'm going to guess that yes they could since you haven't purchased the car yet. But I'm also going to guess that no halfway-reputable dealer would do this in the circumstance you've explained, especially since you've already traded in a car.

As I understand it, since BMW NA is the importer the tariff is actually paid by them, so it'd probably be their decision whether or not to pass the cost on. Again, I'd certainly hope they wouldn't for a car already ordered and/or in production.

Is the purchasing agreement a signed, legally-binding document? I'd think that if you have the right not to buy the car, they'd have the right to change the price. But IANAL. I think I'd just call your CA and ask if they have any guidance.

Man, the Kool‑Aid is salty today. A lot of people are understandably frustrated about the new 10% and potentially 25% tariff on German‑built BMWs. I get it. I love these cars too, and I’m not excited about paying more for a Munich‑built model.

But here’s the reality: this tariff applies specifically to vehicles manufactured in Germany and imported into the U.S. If your BMW is built in Spartanburg or Mexico, it’s not affected. If it’s built in Germany 3 Series, 5 Series, 7 Series, some M cars then yes, the tariff hits those imports.

It’s not about whether BMW is “worth it” or whether the country is falling apart. It’s simply a policy that increases the cost of certain imported vehicles. Some people support tariffs because they want to protect American manufacturing. Others oppose them because they raise prices for consumers. Both sides exist, and both arguments are valid.

What matters here is understanding which models are affected and planning accordingly. If you’re ordering a German‑built BMW after the tariff date, expect a higher price. If you’re buying something built in North America, you’re in the clear.

Westside Guy wrote

Hypothetical question:

If you placed your order for new production before this new tariff was announced and already traded in your old car as a partial payment can a dealer charge you a higher amount than what is written in your purchasing agreement and try to blame it on the tariff?

I doubt it. Just remember the dealership aren`t the ones importing the product. They are in a sense buying the product from BMW to then sell to you. They don`t even have information on what the tariff cost is.

It could be possible BMW makes these cars cost more for the dealership and then in return cost more to you. But I kind of doubt BMW would want this to happen for current ordered customers.

also keep in mind this is for German made models.

It's based on delivery and fulfilment of the order not when it was paid or ordered. So in other words, I feel your pain but the govt has their hand in your wallet again.

I'd love to hear from people who take delivery of their cars in the next few weeks to a month if the tariffs aren't reversed so all of us with future production dates get a sense on whether there will be a price increase when we take delivery. Hoping there aren't price increases.

Janjohn wrote

I’m just saying that someone buying a luxury German vehicle shouldn’t label the whole country a shit show.

That's totally nonsensical, but OK.

Janjohn wrote

Hopefully this trade war will be settled before too long

Agreed on that.
The clown who started it is known to TACO.
So I wouldn't worry too much. Yet.

Janjohn wrote

everybody can love or hate the country for its own merits. Living in this country allows me to buy a BMW in the first place and allows me to pay extra for parts.

By your logic, people in China should be celebrating their government and all of its policies because ... they can buy BMWs? And since they buy more BMWs that us, you will argue that their government is better than ours ... or is that too much logical reasoning for one day?

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Annnnnnnd now the tariffs are gone, lol, because now there's "the concept of a deal" on Greenland. What do you want to bet the "deal" is naming a restroom after Trump or something?

Trump on the "deal": “it’s a little bit complex but we’ll explain it down the line.”

Narrator: it's not, and they won't.

Amateur hour.

Phillies8008 wrote

Annnnnnnd now the tariffs are gone, lol, because now there's "the concept of a deal" on Greenland. What do you want to bet the "deal" is naming a restroom after Trump or something?

Trump on the "deal": “it’s a little bit complex but we’ll explain it down the line.”

Narrator: it's not, and they won't.

Amateur hour.

Also,

Westside Guy wrote

Hypothetical question:

If you placed your order for new production before this new tariff was announced and already traded in your old car as a partial payment can a dealer charge you a higher amount than what is written in your purchasing agreement and try to blame it on the tariff?

Read your purchase agreement. Many state in the fine print that changes in prices of materials, options or increases from the manufacturer can change the amount due at delivery.

Chevy recently announced the new ZR1 at whatever price they set, then a month or so later jacked the price up by several thousand $ before any cars were delivered.

JABCAT wrote

Read your purchase agreement. Many state in the fine print that changes in prices of materials, options or increases from the manufacturer can change the amount due at delivery.

Chevy recently announced the new ZR1 at whatever price they set, then a month or so later jacked the price up by several thousand $ before any cars were delivered.

One could argue that because you have already traded your old car in before a tariff was enacted that there was "consideration" and the original purchase price is binding.

Westside Guy wrote

One could argue that because you have already traded your old car in before a tariff was enacted that there was "consideration" and the original purchase price is binding.

One could argue that; however, the dealership will point to the fine print in your agreement. So whatever that says goes.

Phillies8008 wrote

Annnnnnnd now the tariffs are gone, lol, because now there's "the concept of a deal" on Greenland. What do you want to bet the "deal" is naming a restroom after Trump or something?

Trump on the "deal": “it’s a little bit complex but we’ll explain it down the line.”

Narrator: it's not, and they won't.

Amateur hour.

Told you so.

Will the new ix 3 built in Hungary be hit as well?